The University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing Traditional BSN Program is for students who are earning bachelor’s degrees as they prepare for licensure as Registered Nurses (RNs).

Admission to the Program

Admission to the program is selective. Students are admitted each Fall and Winter semester. Application deadlines and the application process are available on the School of Nursing website http://www.umflint.edu/nursing. Only complete applications are considered. A student who is not admitted and wants to be included in the next pool of applicants must resubmit an updated application. To learn details of the application and selection process, prospective applicants are encouraged to attend Nursing Information Meetings, held regularly throughout the school year. Review the School of Nursing website for scheduled times.

Students may apply after the successful completion of four program prerequisites, including at least two (2) science courses (one of which must be a biology course). Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 in their most recent thirty (30) credits to be considered for admission. A minimum 2.75 grade point average in prerequisite courses (combined) is also required. It is likely that the prerequisite GPAs and last 30 credit GPAs of accepted students will be well above minimum requirements. Students must earn grades of C+ (2.3) or better in all prerequisite courses with the exception of chemistry, for which a grade of C (2.0) is acceptable. All pre-nursing prerequisite courses must be successfully completed prior to beginning Semester 1 of the University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing Traditional BSN Program. Admitted BSN students who do not successfully complete all pre-nursing prerequisite courses will be withdrawn from the program. Admission decisions are made by the Undergraduate Admissions Committee and are final; there is no appeal process.

University of Michigan-Flint students in a bachelor’s degree program are required to complete at least 45 UM-Flint credits; the last 30 credits must be completed at UM-Flint. BSN degree-seeking students must complete a minimum of 120 credits which may include both transfer credits and UM-Flint credits. Students earning a second bachelor’s degree or simultaneous bachelor’s degrees should review the University Catalog http://catalog.umflint.edu. In addition to the minimum 120 overall credits, minimum 45 UM-Flint credits, and the last 30-credit University bachelor’s degree requirements, students must also satisfy all requirements for the degree they are pursuing.

Non-native English speakers, non-United States citizens, and/or students not born in the United States must submit official scores for one of the following three tests with the nursing application: the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum total score of 85 and scores of at least 20 in each of the subtopics, the International English Languages Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum 6.5 overall score and 6.5 in each subtopic, or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum overall score of 80.

Pre-Nursing Curriculum

This curriculum is designed for students who plan to enter the Traditional BSN Program. Students must meet University of Michigan-Flint admission requirements. Application may be made at any time after the beginning of the senior year of high school. The School of Nursing highly recommends high school college preparatory courses in biology, chemistry, English, and mathematics. Upon admission to the University, Pre-Nursing students are enrolled in the School of Nursing. Pre-Nursing students in the School of Nursing should be aware that completion of the curriculum does not ensure acceptance into the Traditional BSN Program; admission is selective.

Progression in the Program

Students must earn grades of C+ (2.3) or better in all prerequisite, NUR, and NSC coursework to fulfill degree requirement. The exception is chemistry coursework where a minimum grade of C (2.0) is acceptable.

Students admitted to the University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing Traditional BSN Program are charged according to a tuition and fee schedule specific to BSN students. This fee structure is used for all courses elected while in the program. Students will need additional funds for uniforms, annual tuberculosis testing, drug testing, medical equipment, background checks, health forms, pre-entrance physical examination, immunizations, CPR certification, health insurance, and textbooks. Requirements vary by clinical agency and are at the student’s expense. Additional requirements may include a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and fingerprinting. Students need to provide their own transportation to and from clinical agencies. Students must meet health requirements and background check requirements as well as any other agency-specific requirements. Students who are missing any requirements by the announced deadlines will be administratively dropped. Readmission for the next semester is dependent on available space. Admitted and prospective students are encouraged to refer to the Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook which can be found on the School of Nursing website http://www.umflint.edu/nursing for detailed program progression requirements.

The curriculum is designed for full-time students to complete in five semesters after acceptance into the Traditional BSN Program. A part-time completion option is also available for students desiring to progress with lighter academic course loads. Students are encouraged to work with their academic advisor to map out a degree completion plan. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Interruption of Program

Students who do not successfully complete first semester nursing (NUR) coursework may not progress and must reapply to the program. Students who elect to withdraw from their program may experience a delay before reinstatement, due to enrollment limits. Students who remain enrolled without interruption in their program are given priority in assignment to clinical courses. Any student considering interruption of the program should discuss this with his/her academic advisor in advance.

Pre-Nursing Curriculum

Completion of the following courses with minimum grade of C+ (2.3) is required except for chemistry, for which a grade of C (2.0) is acceptable.

At least four (4) courses, including two (2) in the sciences (one biology course), must be completed prior to application to the program; all must be completed prior to beginning the Nursing core curriculum.

Biology credits must be no more than ten (10) years old. A competency exam is available through the School of Nursing.

C. Program Assessment

Students are required to participate in periodic program assessment, which enables the School of Nursing to test the efficacy of the curriculum. In the final two semesters of the curriculum, students are required to take a comprehensive nationally-normed exam. The final course grade in NUR 435 may be affected for students who do not achieve a satisfactory score (as determined by the School of Nursing) on this comprehensive exam prior to graduation.